Efficacy of the "Three-Needle Dazhui" Technique Combined With Electroacupuncture for Cervical Spondylosis With Wind-Cold Syndrome

This study is designed as a randomized, single‐blind, controlled trial. A total of 74patients meeting the diagnostic criteria for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy withWind‐Cold syndrome will be recruited and randomly assigned into two groups using a blockrandomization method. ‐ Intervention Group: Patients will receive the "Three‐Needle Dazhui" technique (usingthree needles at specific angles and depths at the Dazhui point) combined with thestandard electroacupuncture protocol authorized by the Ministry of Health and basictreatment. ‐ Control Group: Patients will receive only the standard electroacupuncture protocoland basic treatment.Treatment Procedure: ‐ Both groups will undergo treatment for 14 consecutive days, with one 20‐minutesession per day. ‐ Basic treatment includes the administration of traditional herbal medicine (Phong tethap HD New) and education on proper posture and cervical spine exercises. ‐ Paracetamol (500mg) will be provided only for acute, high‐intensity pain (VAS >7/10).Data Collection and Evaluation: Outcome measures will be assessed at three time points:T0 (baseline), T1 (after 1 week), and T2 (after 2 weeks/end of treatment). The primaryand secondary outcomes include: 1. Pain Intensity: Measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). 2. Functional Movement: Measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI).2. Safety: Recording adverse events such as needle fainting, bleeding, or localized painthroughout the study period.To ensure objectivity, evaluations will be conducted by blinded physicians who are notinvolved in the treatment or group allocation processes.